Gypsophila paniculata fl. pl. 'Snow Flake' seeds - (Baby's breath)

Gypsophila paniculata fl. pl. ‘Snow Flake’ seeds – (Baby’s breath)

$4.90

An easy care plant which produces dainty clouds of tiny double or single white flowers on tall stems. It is a good cut flower, performs well in the garden and requires little care.

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Description

This pretty plant produces clouds of dainty double  (50%) or single white flowers in summer and autumn, in masses above a neat compact plant with blue green foliage. The flower branches reach 90 cm tall. It is used extensively in wedding bouquets and makes a great cut flower. It can also be dried for winter floral arrangements.  It prefers moist well drained soil until established and then is drought tolerant. Trim back after blooming to promote vigorous new foliage. Cut back in the autumn for strong spring growth. it is an easy care plant which is hardy to grow.

Sowing advice
Sow in late winter to spring and autumn to early winter. Sow in trays or pots
Sow onto moist seed raising mix . Cover very finely with soil and keep moist but not wet. Propagate at 20 deg C. Keep in cooler temperatures once they are germinated

Additional information

Classification

Hardy Perennial
Common Name

Baby's Breath
Family

Caryophyllaceae
Maximum Height

approx 90 cm
Number of seeds in packet

approx 30

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